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2007 Winter Forest Nursery Notes - New Nursery Literature

Bareroot Production

An Evolution of Bareroot Cultural Practices at J. Herbert Stone Nursery

Riley, L. E., Steinfeld, D., and Feigner, S. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.51-60. 2006.

Stock Quality of Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Seedlings as Affected by Half-Sib Seed Source and Nursery Sowing Density

Jacobs, D. F., Woeste, K. E., Wilson, B. C., and McKenna, J. R. Acta Horticulturae 705:375-381. 2006.

Business Management

Designing and Implementing a New Nursery Computer Program at George 0. White State Nursery, Missouri Department of Conservation

Diram, D. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS- P-43, p.134-136. 2006.

Experience of Applying Lean Manufacturing on a Container Nursery

Dowling, G. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:288-290. 2006. Lean manufacturing is about improving efficiency and productivity and decreasing waste in the workplace. By following 7 sequential improvement steps, a business can save time and costs in all areas of activity.

How to Develop an Effective Safety Committee

Mauschbaugh, A. Greenhouse Management and Production 27(1):99-100, 102. 2006.

Specialisation — Advantages and Disadvantages Compared ©

Bingham, P. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:79-81. 2006. One of the most significant changes in the nursery trade is the trend toward specialisation in one form or other -- species, pot sizes, growing media, customer base, etc.

Summer Hazards

Mauschbaugh, A. J. American Nurseryman 204(4):30-32, 34-35. 2006. Protect your employees from summer heat and pest dangers with these pointers.

Use of Cost Analysis to Improve Nursery Profitability®

George, W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:281-287. 2006.

Container Production

Companies market biodegradable pots to growers, retailers and consumers

Rodda, K. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(9):35-36, 38, 40, 42. 2006.

Enhancement of Photosynthesis and Growth of Tomato Seedlings by Forced Ventilation Within the Canopy

Shibuya, T., Tsuruyama, J., Kitaya, Y., and Kiyota, M. Scientia Horticulturae 109:218-222. 2006.

Environmentally Sustainable Production Systems for Producing Ornamental Plants©

Bunker, J. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:41-47. 2006.

Growing Plants in Hot Climates©

Chin, R. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:142-147. 2006.

Panel Discussion: Container Stock and Why?

Friedlander, R. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.68-72. 2006.

Panel Discussion: Red Lake Forestry Greenhouse Operations

Whitefeather-Spears, G. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.82-83. 2006.

Panel Discussion: Trends in Container Types

Stuewe, E. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.73-81. 2006.

Run for Cover! What’s Covering Your Greenhouse and How Is It Affecting Seedling Growth?

Pinto, J. R., Dumroese, R. K., and Marshall, J. D. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.44-50. 2006.

Subirrigation

Dumroese, R. K., Pinto, J. R., Jacobs, D. F., Davis, A. S., and Horiuchi, B. Native Plants Journal 7(3):253-261. 2006.

Diverse Species

Antelope Bitterbrush Reestablishment

Johnson, G. R. and Okula, J. P. Native Plants Journal 7 (2):125-133. 2006.

Can a post-harvest ripening treatment extend the longevity of Rhododendron L. seeds?

Hay, F., Klin, J., and Probert, R. Scientia Horticulturae 111 (1):80-83. 2006.

Collecting Tapertip Onion

Adair, R., Johnson, R. C., Hellier, B., and Kaiser, W. Native Plants Journal 7(2):141-148. 2006.

The Effect of Gibberellic Acid, Potassium Nitrate, and Cold Stratification on the Germination of Goldenseal (Hydrastiscanadensis) Seed©

Follett, J. M., Douglas, J. A., and Littler, R. A. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:165-170. 2006.

Effect of Light on Seed Germination of Eight Wetland Carex Species

Kettenring, K. M., Gardner, G., and Galatowitsch, S. M. Annals of Botany 98(4):869-874. 2006.

Establishment of Wetland Ground Flora: An Analysis of Planting Methodologies

Ireland, S. N., Hedges, P. D., and Fermor, P. M. IN: Natural and constructed wetlands - nutrients, metals and management, p. 91-111. J. Vymazal, ed. Backhuys Publishers. 2005.

Ethylene Improves Germination of Arrow-leaved Balsamroot Seeds

Chambers, K. J., Bowen, P., Turner, N. J., and Keller, P. C. Native Plants Journal 7(2):108-113. 2006.

Genetic Fingerprinting of Goldenseal

Zhou, S. and Sauve, R. J. Native Plants Journal 7(3):284-285. 2006.

Growing Shrubs at the George 0. White State Forest Nursery: What Has Worked and What Has Not

Hoss, G. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.111-114. 2006.

Hand-Pollination of Cardamine californica Improves Seed Set

Ariyoshi, K., Magnaghi, E., and Frey, M. Native Plants Journal 7(3):249-252. 2006.

Improving Germination in Windmillgrass Ecotypes

Herrera-C., F., Ocumpaugh, W. R., Ortega-S., J. A., Lloyd-Reilley, J., Rasumuusen, G. A., and Maher, S. Rangeland Ecology and Management 59(6):660-663. 2006.

Inadvertent Selection in the Propagation of Native Plants: A Cautionary Note

Dunwiddie, P. and Delvin, E. Native Plants Journal 7(2):121-124. 2006.

Meadow Restoration in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area in Southern Idaho

Sloan, J. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS- P-43, p.21-26. 2006.

Mespilus canescens a Newly Discovered Species:Propagation by Grafting onto Crataegus©

Barnes, H. W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:449-451. 2006.

Modifications Improve Seed Harvest With the Woodward Flail-Vac Seed Stripper

Kees, G. Native Plants Journal 7(2):149-150. 2006.

Panel Discussion: Stocktypes for Outplanting in Zion National Park

Decker, C. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.61-67. 2006.

Passive Establishment of Vegetation in Constructed Wetlands in Agricultural Settings: a Case Study

Luckeydoo, L. M., Fausey, N. R., Davis, C. B., Regnier, E., and Brown, L. C. Ohio Journal of Science 106(4):164-168. 2006.

Population and Environmental Effects on Seed Production, Germination, and Seedling Vigor in Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii [Rydb.] A. Love)

Waldron, B. L., Robins, J. G., Jensen, K. B., Palazzo, A. J., Cary, T. J., and Berdahl, J. D. Crop Science 46:2503-2508. 2006.

Production, Losses, and Germination of Ceanothus Fendleri Seeds in an Arizona Ponderosa Pine Forest

Huffman, D. W. Western North American Naturalist 66(3):365-373. 2006.

Propagating Native Plants for the Hopi Nation©

Landis, T. D., Dreesen, D. R., Pinto, J. R., and Dumroese, R. K. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:520-523. 2006.

Propagation and Cultivation of Arctostaphylos in Relation to the Environment in its Natural Habitat in California, U.S.A.©

Hart, L. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:291-295. 2006.

Propagation of Osmanthus armatus From Hardwood Cuttings

Barnes, H. W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:448-449. 2006.

Propagation of Sarracenia Species©

Heffner, R. A. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:356-360. 2006.

The Propagation of Uluhe Fern (Dicranopteris linearis): Vegetative Versus Spores©

Romanchak, E. A., Criley, R. A., and Sugii, N. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:517-519.2006.

Propagation Protocol for Jacquemontia reclinata

Roncal, J., Fisher, J. B., Wright, S. J., Frances, A., Griffin, K., Maschinski, J., and Fidelibus, M. W. Native Plants Journal 7(3):301-306. 2006.

Propagation protocol for Spicebrush Lindera benzoin

Hoss, G. Native Plants Journal 7(2):134-136. 2006.

Revegetation of Reconstructed Reaches of the Provo River, Heber Valley, Utah

Rice, J. A. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T. D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS- P-43, p.27-34. 2006.

Revegetation Strategies and Technologies for Restoration of Aridic Saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) Infestation Sites

Lair, K. D. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.10-20. 2006.

Selection of Mycorrhizal Fungi for California Native Plants©

Corkidi, L., Evans, M., and Bohn, J. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:489. 2006.

Softwood Cutting Propagation of Native Lauraceae (Lindera benzoin and Sassafras albidum) as Alternatives to Invasive Horticulture Plants

Sicuranza, J., Castrataro, N., Johnson, B., and Maynard, B. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:415-417. 2006.

Strategies for Seed Propagation of Native Forbs

Meyer, S. E. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.3-9. 2006.

Techniques for Enhancing Saltgrass Seed Germination and Establishment

Qian, Y. L., Cosenza, J. A., Wilhelm, S. J., and Christensen, D. Crop Science 46 (6):2613-2616. 2006.

Tolerance of Hardy Ferns to Selected Preemergence Herbicides

Fain, G. B., Gilliam, C. H., and Keever, G. J. HortTechnology 16(4):605-609. 2006.

Using Compost for Container Production of Ornamental Wetland and Flatwood Species Native to Florida

Wilson, S. B. and Stoffella, P. J. Native Plants Journal 7(3):293-300. 2006.

Fertilization and Nutrition

Calcium Addition at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Reduced Winter Injury to Red Spruce in a High-Injury Year

Hawley, G. J., Schaberg, P. G., Eagar, C., and Borer, C. H. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(10):2544-2549. 2006.

Exponential Nutrient Loading as a Means to Optimize Bareroot Nursery Fertility of Oak Species

Birge, Z. K. D., Jacobs, D. F., and Salifu, F. K. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.147-151. 2006.

Leaching of Nitrogen From Upland Forest Regeneration Sites Into Wetland Areas

Kubin, E. IN: Environmental role of wetlands in headwaters, p. 887-94. J. Krecek and M. Haigh, eds. Springer. 2006.

MIYOBI: A New Fertilizer Containing Abscisic Acid

Kamuro, Y. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:216-218. 2006.

NPK Fertilization at Planting of Three Hybrid Poplar Clones in the Boreal Region of Alberta

Des-Rochers, A., van den Driessche, R., and Thomas, B. R. Forest Ecology and Management 232(1-3):216-225. 2006.

Perfecting the Pour-Through

Altland, J. Digger 50 (8):99-103, 105-107. 2006. Avoid common pitfalls of this seemingly simple method for measuring container nutrition.

Response of Grafted Juglans nigra to Increasing Nutrient Availability: Growth, Nutrition, and Nutrient Retention in Root Plugs

Salifu, K. F., Jacobs, D. F., Pardillo, G., and Schott, M. HortScience 41(6):1477-1480. 2006.

The Roles of Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Increasing Productivity of Western Hemlock and Western Redcedar Plantations on Northern Vancouver Island

Blevins, L. L., Prescott, C. E., and Van Niejenhuis, A. Forest Ecology and Management 234(1-3):116-122. 2006.

Sample to diagnose nutrient

Kackley, K., Ferry, S., and Peters, C. Greenhouse Management and Production 26 (8):80-82, 84-86. 2006.

Seedling biomass and element content of Pinus sylvestris and Pinus nigra grown in sandy substrates with lignite

Baumann, K., Rumpelt, A., Schneider, B. U., Marschner, P., and Huttl, R. F. Geoderma 136:573-578. 2006.

Trials with Natural Growth Promoting Products©

Keller, J. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:481-488. 2006. Products tested include humate products, mycorrhiza, fulvic acid, kelp extract. Effects on growth, rooting, suppression of Phytophthora were tested.

General and Miscellaneous

Forest Service Requirements for Nursery Stock

Connelly, J. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.55-59. 2006. In Ireland.

Improvement of plant quality through nursery research and added value

Long, P. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.35-37. 2006.

Integrating establishment practice and plant quality

Perks, M. P., Harrison, A. J., and Bathgate, S. J. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.47-53. 2006. Describes the development of an Establishment Management Information System decision support tool that integrates existing silvicultural advice for tree establishment in upland forest restocking in Britain on a site-specific basis.

Plant quality — What the grower needs

O'Reilly, J. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.61-65. 2006. In Ireland.

Practical management for quality in nursery production

Kavanagh, J. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.33-34. 2006.

A Propagators Notebook

LeBlanc, C. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:566-570. 2006. One propagator's observations and thoughts from her jou ney in the world of propagation.

Using spatial technology for analyzing disturbed areas and potential site selection in Chihuahua, Mexico

Tena, V. M., Pinedo, A. C., Rubio, A. H., de L.G. Barragan, P., Pinedo, A. A., Hernandez, M. V., and Velez, C. WIT Transactions in Ecology and the Environment 89:401-409. 2006.

Weather or Not

Miller, T. I. Digger 50(9):40-42-47. 2006. Nurseries rely on forecasting firms to help protect crops from meteorological events.

Genetics and Tree Improvement

Effect of regeneration method on RAPD-based geneticvariation of Cyclobalaiiopsis glauca (Fagaceae)

Zhang, X., Chen, X.-Y., and Zhang, D. New Forests 32(3):347-356. 2006.

Genetic variation in fall cold hardiness in coastalDouglas-fir in western Oregon and Washington

St. Clair, J. B. Canadian Journal of Botany 84(7):1110-1121. 2006.

The role of tree improvement in plant production and quality

Thompson, D. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.25-31. 2006.

Survival, growth and wood specific gravity of interspecific hybrids of Pinus strobes and P. wallichiana grown in Ontario

Lu, P. and Sinclair, R. W. Forest Ecology and Management 234(1-3):97-106. 2006.

Nursery Structures and Equipment

Backup Generators: Easy Sleep Made Easy

Kenney, B. P. Greenhouse Grower 24(13):82. 2006.

Before you sign a contract

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(9):84-86. 2006.

Bioheat waste oil may cut costs

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(10):64. 2006.

Coal provides heat alternative

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(11):63-65. 2006.

Control Your Energy Costs: A Whole Lot Of Hot Air

Kenney, B. Greenhouse Grower 24(12):82-83. 2006.

Gizmos and Gadgets

Vachowski, B. Native Plants Journal 7(3):308-310. 2006. Shielded herbicide sprayer; ATV mounted native grass seeder; wildlife fencing; whitebark pine seed scarifier; reusable toweling for wrapping tree seedlings.

Hot Houses

Bramwell, J. American Nurseryman 204 (2):29-33. 2006. The market for greenhouses with retractable roofs is booming because these structures enable nurseries to grow hardier plants faster.

Melting Greenhouse Snow

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 27(1):110-111. 2006.

New Technologies Increase Greenhouse Efficiency

Devaney, N. Greenhouse Management and Production 26 (11):31, 33, 34-36. 2006. 5 places you can save money by reducing energy and labor costs.

Root-zone heating can save energy by reducing needs

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(8):94, 96-97. 2006.

Save Energy, But Watch for Hidden Risks

Ling, P., Pasian, C., and Jones, M. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(8):74-76, 78-79. 2006. Tightening a greenhouse saves money but may create other problems.

A Specially Designed Air-Assisted Sprayer to Improve Spray Penetration and Air Jet Velocity Distribution Inside Dense Nusery Crops

Zhu, H., Brazee, R. D., Derksen, R. C., Fox, R. D., Krause, C. R., Ozkan, H. E., and Losely, K. Transactions of the ASABE 49(5):1285-1294. 2006.

What’s New with Nurseries and Reforestation Projects at the Missoula Technology and Development Center?

Simonson, B. IN: National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations — 2010, p. 35-39. Riley, L.E., Haase, D.L. and Pinto, J.R. technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-65. 2011.

Outplanting Performance

Container plants and mechanised planting— The way forward?

Keane, M. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.67-71. 2006. Discusses the Lannen FP-160, the EcoPlanter and the Bracke planter.

Diversifying native pinewoods using artificial regeneration

Ogilvy, T. K., Legg, C. J., and Humphrey, J. W. Forestry 79(3):309-317. 2006.

The effect of weed control and fertilization on survival and growth of four pine species in the Virginia Piedmont

Amishev, D. Y. and Fox, T. R. Forest Ecology and Management 236(1):93-101. 2006.

Effects of flooding on pitch pine (Pinus rigida Mill.) growth and survivorship

Craine, S. I. and Orians, C. M. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 133(2):289-296. 2006.

Effects of forest floor planting and stock type on growth and root emergence of Pinus contorta seedlings in a cold northern cutblock

Campbell, D. B., Kiiskila, S., Philip, L. J., Zwiazek, J. J., and Jones, M. D. New Forests 32(2):145-162. 2006.

Growth and survival of Pinus taeda in response to surface and subsurface tillage in the southeastern United States

Carlson, C. A., Fox, T. R., Colbert, S. R., Kelting, D. L., Allen, H. L., and Albaugh, T. J. Forest Ecology and Management 234(1-3):209-217. 2006.

Growth of Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, and ponderosa pine seedlings underplanted in a partially-cut, dry Douglas-fir stand in south-central British Columbia

Vyse, A., Ferguson, C., Simard, S. W., Kano, T., and Puttonen, P. Forestry Chronicle 82 (5):723-732. 2006.

Interactions between soil scarification and Norway spruce seedling types

Johansson, K., Nilsson, U., and Allen, H. L. New Forests 33(1):13-27. 2007.

Mounding site preparation for forest restoration: Survival and short term growth response in Quercus robur L. seedlings

Lof, M., Rydberg, D., and Bolte, A. Forest Ecology and Management 232(1-3):19-25. 2006.

Nursery practices and field performance for the endangered Mediterranean species Abies pinsapo Boiss.

Navarro, R. M., Retamosa, M. J., Lopez, J., del Campo, A., Ceaceros, C., and Salmoral, L. Ecological Engineering 27(2):93-99. 2006.

Planting Oaks in Group Selection Openings on Upland Sites: Two Case Studies from Arkansas

Heitzman, E. and Grell, A. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 30(3):117-122. 2006.

Red Oak Research and Demonstration Area in Phelps Township, North Bay, Ontario - 2004 to 2005

Deugo, D., Morneault, A., Othmer, D., and Smith, M. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.127-133. 2006.

Release potential of giant sequoia following heavy suppression: 20-year results

York, R. A., Battles, J. J., and Heald, R. C. Forest Ecology and Management 234(1-3):136-142. 2006.

Survival and Growth of Container and Bareroot Shortleaf Pine Seedlings in Missouri

Gwaze, D., Melick, R., Studyvin, C., and Hoss, G. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.123-126. 2006.

Whitebark Pine Guidelines for Planting Prescriptions

Scott, G. L. and McCaughey, W. W. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.84-90. 2006.

Pest Management

All in the Family

Pottorff, L. American Nurseryman 204(5):21-22, 24. 2006. A plant pathologist takes us back to the classroom because knowing what family a particular insecticide belongs to helps growers and landscapers use each material more effectively.

Best Management Practices at Monrovia Growers to Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Phytophthora ramorum ©

Keller, J. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:491-492. 2006.

Effect of slash removal on Gremmeniella abietina incidence on Pinussylvestris after clear-cutting in northern Sweden

Bernhold, A., Witzell, J., and Hansson, P. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 21 (6):489-495. 2006.

Effect of the latitude of seed origin on moose (Alces alces) browsing on silver birch (Betula pendula)

Vihera-Aarnio, A. and Heikkila, R. Forest Ecology and Management 229(1-3):325-332. 2006.

Effects of Dazomet, Metam Sodium, and Oxamyl on Longidorus Populations and Loblolly Pine Seedling Production

Fraedrich, S. W. and Dwinell, L. D. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 29(3):117-122. 2006.

Etiology and Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Detection of Gremmeniella- and Phomopsis-Associated Disease in Norway Spruce Seedlings

Borja, I., Solheim, H., Hietala, A. M., and Fossdal, C. G. Phytopathology 96(12):1305-1314. 2006.

Fungus Gnat Management

Fisher, P., Eaton, A., and Cloyd, R. Greenhouse Grower 24(11):20, 22, 24. 2006.

Healthy Roots Lead to Healthy Plants

Douglas, S. M. Greenhouse Management and Production 27(1):90-92, 94, 96. 2006. Plants with healthy roots have fewer disease problems and should bring higher returns.

Invesigating koa wilt in Hawai'i

James, R. L., Dudley, N. S., and Yeh, A. Native Plants Journal 7(3):315-323. 2006.

Microwave energy supplied by a prototype oven prevents the spread of Fusarium wilt during the propagation of melon plantlets by seed

Soriano- Martin, M. L., Porras-Piedra, A., Goldaracena, I. M., and Porras-Soriano, A. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 4(3):207-212. 2006.

Molecular Characterization of Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium commune Isolates from a Conifer Nursery

Stewart, J. E., Kim, M.-S., James, R. L., Dumroese, R. K., and Klopfenstein, N. B. Phytopathology 96:1124-1133. 2006.

New Technologies for Pest Management

Wainwright-Evans, S. American Nurseryman 204(11):19-22, 24. 2006. Highlights some recent developments such as nematodes for black vine weevils, ladybugs that won't leave, mite destroyers, beneficial thrips, predatory mites, new insecticides Safari, BotaniGard, TriCon, and Shuttle, and pheromones.

Pests Can Be Unintentionally Spread in New Zealand Through Commercial Transport of Nursery Plants©

McNeill, M., Proffitt, J., and Phillips, C. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:198-207. 2006.

Phomopsis and Sudden Oak Death: A Tale of Two Nursery Nuisances

Moltzan, B. D. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.141-142. 2006.

Port-Orford-cedar resistant to Phytophthora lateralis

Oh, E., Hansen, E. M., and Sniezko, R. A. Forest Pathology 36(6):385-394. 2006.

Potential climatic suitability for establishment of Plytophthora ramorn within the contiguous United States

Venette, R. C. and Cohen, S. D. Forest Ecology and Management 231(1-3):18-26. 2006.

Risk from Sirococcus conigenus to understory red pine seedlings in northern Wisconsin

Bronson, J. J. and Stanosz, G. R. Forest Pathology 36(4):271-279. 2006.

Role of monoterpenes in Hylobius abietis damage levels betweencuttings and seedlings of Picea sitchensis

Kennedy, S., Cameron, A., Thoss, V., and Wilson, M. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 21 (4):340-344. 2006.

Strawberry Nurseries: Summaries of Alternatives and Trials in Different Geographic Regions

Porter, I., Mattner, S., Mann, R., and Gounder, R. Acta Horticulturae 708:187-192. 2006.

Structure—Activity Relationships of Benzoic Acid Derivatives as Antifeedants for the Pine Weevil, Hylobius abietis

Unelius, C. R., Nordlander, G., Nordenhem, H., Hellqvist, C., Legrand, S., and Borg-Karlson, A.-K. Journal of Chemical Ecology 32 (10):2191-2203. 2006.

Survival and vitality of Gremmeniella abietina on Pinus sylvestris slash in northern Sweden

Witzell, J., Bernhold, A., and Hansson, P. Forest Pathology 36 (6):406-412. 2006.

Weed and pest control in nursery production and their impact on plant quality

Losing, H. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.21-23. 2006.

What You Need to Know About P. Ramorum

Mickelbart, M. V. and Beckerman, J. American Nurseryman 204(10):20-23. 2006.

What You Need to Know About Viruses©

Yoshimura, M. A. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:459-461. 2006.

What's New in Bug Control?

Cloyd, R. A. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(10):49-50, 52, 54. 2006. Gives details on Celero, Aria, Judo, Safari, TriCon, Overture.

Pesticides

Foliar Deposition and Off-Target Loss With Different Spray Techniques in Nursery Applications

Zhu, H., Derksen, R. C., Guler, H., Krause, C. R., and Ozkan, H. E. Transactions of the ASABE 49(2):325-334. 2006.

New Ethylene Absorbents: No Miracle Cure

Reid, M. and Dodge, L. Perishables Handling Newsletter 83:8. 1995.

Seedling Harvesting and Storage

Applying the target plant concept to nursery stock quality

Landis, T. D. and Dumroese, R. K. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.1-9. 2006.

Overwinter storability of conifer planting stock:operational testing of fall frost hardiness

L'Hirondelle, S. J., Simpson, D. G., and Binder, W. D. New Forests 32(3):307-321. 2006.

Seedling Physiology and Morphology

Chill unit models and recent changes in the occurance of Winter chill and Spring frost in the United Kingdom

Sunley, R. J., Atkinson, C. J., and Jones, H. G. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 81(6):949-958. 2006.

Chlorophyll Fluorescence: What Is It and What Do the Numbers Mean?

Ritchie, G. A. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.34-43. 2006.

Critical night length for bud set and its variation in two photoperiodic ecotypes of Betula pendula

Vihera-Aarnio, A., Hakkinen, R., and Junttila, O. Tree Physiology 26(8):1013-1018. 2006.

The effects of lifting and handling on plant quality: the Ontario perspective

Colombo, S. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.39-46. 2006.

Geographic and seasonal variation in coldhardiness of whitebark pine

Bower, A. D. and Aitken, S. N. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(7):1842-1850. 2006.

Influence of nutrient supply and water vapour pressure on rootarchitecture of Douglas-fir and western hemlock seedlings

Conlin, T. S. S. and van den Driessche, R. Functional Plant Biology 33(10):941-948. 2006.

Seeds

Assessing Viability of Northern Red Oak Acorns Using X-Rays

Goodman, R. C., Jacobs, D. F., and Karrfalt, R. P. Native Plants Journal 7(3):279-283. 2006.

Effects of Different Pretreatments on the Germination of Different Wild Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Seed Sources

Esen, D., Yildiz, O., Cicek, E., Kulac, S., and Kutsal, C. Pakistan Journal of Botany 38(3):735-743. 2006.

Mistakes in germination ecology and how to avoid them

Baskin, C. C., Thompson, K., and Baskin, J. M. Seed Science Research 16(3):165-168. 2006.

Reaping what you sow - Seeds and plant quality

O'Reilly, C. and Doody, P. IN: Plant quality: a key to success in forest establishment, proceedings of the COFORD conference, 2005, p.11-20. 2006.

Some Common Misconceptions About Seed Dormancy©

Geneve, R. L. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:327-330. 2006.

The USDA Forest Service National Seed Laboratory

Karrfalt, R. P. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.115-118. 2006.

Using X-Ray Image Analysis to Assess the Viability of Northern Red Oak Acorns: Implications for Seed Handlers

Goodman, R. C., Jacobs, D. F., and Karrfalt, R. P. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.143-146. 2006.

Soil Management and Growing Media

Alleviation of soil compaction: requirements, equipment and techniques

Spoor, G. Soil Use and Management 22(2):113-122. 2006.

The Art of Soil Mediums

Rafter, D. Digger 50 (8):143-147. 2006.

Container No-Brainer

Altland, J. Digger 50 (11):24, 26-27. 2006. The physical properties of substrates play a big part in crop health and costs.

The Development of Sustainable Growing Media Components from Composted Specific Bio-Waste Streams ©

Bragg, N., Brocklehurst, T. F., Smith, A. C., Bhat, M., and Waldron, K. W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:256-258. 2006.

An Insight into an Accredited Potting Mix Supplier in Australia©

Windrim, S. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:73-74. 2006.

A Tricky Topic

Altland, J. Digger 50(12):42-44, 46-47. 2006.

Use of Paper-Mill Sludges and Municipal Compost in Nursery Substrates ©

Chong, C. and Purvis, P. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:428-432. 2006.

Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry

Achieving conservation objectives through production forestry: The case of Acacia koa on Hawaii Island

Pejchar, L. and Press, D. M. Environmental Science and Policy 9(5):439-447. 2006.

Can lessons from the Community Rainforest Reforestation Program in eastern Australia be learned?

Vanclay, J. K. International Forestry Review 8(2):256-264. 2006. Offers a brief overview and attempts to compile a "lessons learned" synthesis that is lacking from the book "Reforestation in the Tropics and Subtropics of Australia".

Evaluation of Seedling Quality and Planting Tools for Successful Establishment of Tropical Hardwoods©

Mexal, J. G., Negreros-Castillo, P., Cuevas Rangel, R. A., and Moreno, R. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:524-530. 2006.

Macropropagation of Shorea Guiso Using Stem Cuttings

Patricio, H. P., Castaneto, Y. T., Vallesteros, A. P., and Castaneto, E. T. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 18(3):198-201. 2006.

Prioritization of Target Areas for Rehabilitation: A Case Study from West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Marjokorpi, A. and Otsamo, R. Restoration Ecology 14 (4):662-673. 2006.

Rehabilitating degraded forest land in central Vietnam with mixed native species plantings

McNamara, S., Tinh, D. V., Erskine, P. D., Lamb, D., Yates, D., and Brown, S. Forest Ecology and Management 233 (2-3):358-365. 2006.

Vegetative Propagation and Tissue Culture

Collecting Dormant Hardwood Cuttings for Western Riparian Restoration Projects

Luna, T., Dumroese, R. K., and Landis, T. D. USDA Forest Service, Technology & Development Program 0624-2332-MTDC. 8 p. 2006.

Container Type and Volume Influences Adventitious Rooting and Subsequent Field Growth of Stem Cuttings of Loblolly Pine

LeBude, A. V., Goldfarb, B., Blazich, F. A., Wright, J. A., Cazell, B., Wise, F. C., and Frampton, J. Southern Journal of Applied Forestry 30 (3):123-131. 2006.

Correlation of Growing Degree Days and the Timing of Cuttings©

Barnes, H. W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:386-392. 2006.

Grafting of Acacia koa Gray Onto Young Acacia Seedlings

Nelson, S. C. Native Plants Journal 7(2):137-140. 2006.

Influences of cutting diameter and soil moisture on growth and survival of black willow, Salix nigra

Greer, E., Pezeshki, S. R., and Shields, F. D., Jr. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 61(5):311-323. 2006.

Methods and Techniques to Improve Root Initiation of Cuttings©

Crawford, M. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:581-585. 2006.

Optimizing the Water Relations of Cuttings During Propagation©

Davies, F. T., Jr. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:585-592. 2006.

The Role of Clonal Propagation in Forestry and Agriculture in Australia©

Radke, P. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:96-99. 2006.

Severe Cutback of Stock Plant Influences Rooting in Shoots of Quercus bicolor and Quercus macrocarpa

Amissah, N. and Bassuk, N. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:436-438. 2006.

Somatic Embryo Development in Willow Oak ©

Wells, S., Kester, S. T., and Geneve, R. L. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:451-453. 2006.

Stacked Propagation

Dreesen, D. R., Landis, T. D., and Pinto, J. R. Native Plants Journal 7(3):286-292. 2006.

Successfully propagating cuttings takes planning

Runkle, E. S. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(8):92-93. 2006.

Water Management and Irrigation

Avoiding Irrigation System Design Flaws

Merrill, L. and Konjoian, P. Greenhouse Management and Production 26(9):66-68, 70, 72, 74-75. 2006. The challenges of cleaning a contaminated irrigation system have more to do with plumbing and design than with algae and microbial growth.

Challenges and Opportunities for Extension Educators Involved in Best Management Practices

Simonne, E. H. and Ozores-Hampton, M. HortTechnology 16(3):403-407. 2006.

Evaluating an Irrigation System Upgrade©

Messina, J. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:136-138. 2006.

Get Ready for Runoff Regulation

Eberly, D. Greenhouse Grower 24(12):32, 34-35. 2006.

Its in the H20

Altland, J. Digger 50(10):47, 49-51. 2006. High-quality irrigation water makes the Willamette Valley a great place to grow nursery stock.

Nutrient Management of Nursery Runoff Water Using Constructed Wetland Systems

Taylor, M. D., White, S. A., Chandler, S. L., Klaine, S. J., and Whitwell, T. HortTechnology 16(4):610-614. 2006.

Some Problems in Water Recycling

Leach, S. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:128-131. 2006.

Sprinkler Uniformity in Greenhouses and Nurseries©

Savory, P. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:206-207. 2006.

Water Disinfecting Techniques for Plant Pathogen Control©

Yiasoumi, W. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:138-141. 2006.

Water Recycling: How We Do It©

Deckys, E. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:53-55. 2006.

Water Saving, More Than Just Recycling©

Heyne, G. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:131-136. 2006.

Weed Control

Basamid® G for Weed Control in Forest Nurseries

Muckenfuss, A. and Isaacs, B. IN: National proceedings: forest and conservation nursery associations 2005. Riley, L.E.; Dumroese, R.K.; Landis, T.D., technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-43, p.119-122. 2006.

Burning Nettle, Common Purslane, and Rye Response to a Clove Oil Herbicide

Boyd, N. S. and Brennan, E. B. Weed Technology 20(3):646-650. 2006.

Effect of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) leachates on germination and seedling growth of weeds

Sindhu, A., Kumar, S., Sindhu, G., Ali, H., and Abdulla, M. K. Allelopathy Journal 16(2):329-334. 2005.

Effect of vegetation control on the survival and growth of Scots pine and Norway spruce planted on former agricultural land

Jylha, P. and Hytonen, J. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(10):2400-2411. 2006.

Effects of Mulch Types and Concentrations of 1,3-Dichloropropene plus Chloropicrin on Fumigant Retention and Nutsedae Control

Santos, B. M., Gilreath, J. P., Motis, T. N., von Hulten, M., and Siham, M. N. HortTechnology 16(4):637-640. 2006.

Evaluation of Quinoclamine and Diuron for Postemergence Control of Liverwort

Newby, A. F., Gilliam, C. H., Wehtje, G. R., and Altland, J. E. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:556-561. 2006.

Glyphosate-Induced Weed Shifts

Culpepper, A. S. Weed Technology 20(2):277-281. 2006.

Growth and development of ponderosa pine on sites of contrasting productivities: relative importance of stand density and shrub competition effects

Zhang, J., Oliver, W. W., and Busse, M. D. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36(10):2426-2438. 2006.

Little weed, big trouble

Altland, J. Digger 50 (9):23-24, 26-29. 2006.

Pinebark Mini-Nuggets Provide Effective Weed Control in Nursery Crops Grown in Large Containers

Richardson, B. M., Gilliam, C. H., and Wehtje, G. R. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2005, 55:561-566. 2006.

Practical Changes to Single-Boom Sprayers for Zone Herbicide Application

Donald, W. W. and Nelson, K. Weed Technology 20(2):502-510. 2006.

Symposium: The natural history of soil seed banks of arable land

Baskin, C. C. and Baskin, J. M. Weed Science 43 (3):549-557. 2006.

Twelfth-year response of Douglas-fir to area of weed control and herbaceous versus woody weed control treatments

Rose, R., Rosner, L. S., and Ketchum, J. S. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 36 (10):2464-2473. 2006.